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NK51 KWD

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,159 mi
Last recorded96,159 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 KWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,032 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,522 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front number plate damaged but able to read clearly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged but able to read clearly

Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,318 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 75,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,511 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 62,676 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 62,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,676 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,531 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 34,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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NK51 KWD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK51 KWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK51 KWD registered?

NK51 KWD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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